2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge crowns inaugural champs
Young equestrians from across the country put their horse sense to the test in the inaugural horseIQ Hippology Challenge, and the results are in! Congratulations to our Top Three overall winners:
1st Place: Emily Allen, Texas
2nd Place: Katherine Bormann, Kansas
3rd Place: Emmy Creek, North Carolina
2025 horseIQ Hippology Challenge
The horseIQ Hippology Challenge is an educational contest designed to test Youth members’ knowledge and practical skills in the horse industry. Open to participants age 18 and under, the challenge covers a broad range of topics. Participants compete online through horseIQ, where they enroll in the challenge and complete a series of test sections.
The contest consists of six sections: Tack & Equipment, Genetics, Reproduction & Evolution, Colors, Anatomy & Patterns, Feed & Nutrition, Safety & Disease, and Judging & Conformation. Each section featured a unique, randomly selected set of questions, ensuring every contestant faces fresh challenges. Combined scores from all sections determined the overall winners, with time taken as a tiebreaker.
Top finishers receive PH Barn Door gift cards, recognizing their dedication and expertise in horsemanship.
“APHA congratulates all participants for their hard work and commitment to learning, and we look forward to seeing even more youth take part in future challenges,” Director of Competition Development Elizabeth Lawhorn said.
For more details about the contest and a full list of winners, visit the horseIQ Hippology Challenge page on apha.com.
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The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association. Since it was founded in 1962, APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. Learn more at apha.com.